Origin
Wareham, MA
Evening in Wareham on Sunday
Local time
6:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wareham, MA to Kingston, MA
Drive Time
36m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wareham, MA
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Kingston, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Wareham to Kingston, you are looking at a straightforward 20.3-mile journey that typically takes about 36 minutes. Because of the short distance, this is an easy day trip that requires no overnight stops, allowing you to complete the transit in under an hour. You will navigate primarily via County Road, Cranberry Highway, and Federal Furnace Road, avoiding major highways entirely. Budgeting about $3 for fuel should be sufficient for this local transit. Since both towns are located within the Northeast region of Massachusetts, the route offers a consistent, familiar feel of local New England travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
10.1 miles from Wareham, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With a highway share of zero percent, you will be navigating surface streets and local roads for the entire 20.3-mile duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.7-mile segment on County Road, which provides a brief reprieve from constant turns. Because the route relies on local roads rather than high-speed thoroughfares, you can anticipate a slower, more deliberate pace that changes character as you transition between these two Massachusetts towns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MA 28 / Cranberry Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Elm Street
Turn right onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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MA 28 / Cranberry Highway
Turn left onto MA 28 / Cranberry Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
16.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the ramp toward MA 3 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MA 3 North
6
19.5 mi into trip
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~34m in
Take the exit toward MA 3A: Kingston, North Plymouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18
Toward MA 3A: Kingston, North Plymouth
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Cranberry Highway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Federal Furnace Road | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| Pilgrims Highway | 3 mi | 3m |
| Samoset Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Seven Hills Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Landing Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road
— 6.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wareham, MA and Kingston, MA.
1
Start on this road
42 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Elm Street
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Elm Street
4
Turn left onto Tihonet Road
329 ft
·
15 sec
·
Tihonet Road
5
Turn left onto MA 28
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Cranberry Highway
Use the none lane.
6
Turn right onto MA 58
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road
7
Continue on Federal Furnace Road
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Federal Furnace Road
8
Turn left onto Seven Hills Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Seven Hills Road
9
Turn slight right onto Samoset Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Samoset Street
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward MA 3 North
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto MA 3; US 44
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 18
Toward MA 3A: Kingston, North Plymouth
13
Turn right onto MA 3A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto Landing Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Landing Road
15
Arrive at destination
Landing Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 36-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic on local roads is always a smart move. You will not need to plan for any formal stops along the way, as the 20.3-mile distance is easily manageable in one go. Keep in mind that because this route is entirely off-highway, stay alert for local intersections and traffic patterns that shift as you move through different town zones. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to familiarize yourself with the transition points between County Road and Cranberry Highway before you head out, as the lack of highway signage means you will be relying on local road navigation.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.1 miles from Wareham, MA, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20.3 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.1 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingston, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wareham, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wareham, MA
This is one driving day of about 20.3 miles and 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wareham, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on County Road for about 6.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.1 mi from Wareham, MA · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.1 miles from Wareham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kingston, MA
The final approach into Kingston, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Kingston, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.46 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| premium | $4.80 | $3.84 | $7.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kingston, MA
Evening in Kingston on Sunday
Local time
6:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wareham, MA to Kingston, MA covers 20.3 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road, Cranberry Highway, Federal Furnace Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.1 miles from Wareham, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MA 28 / Cranberry Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wareham, MA to Kingston, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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